What About Me is a sequel to Summer of Lies and follows Jillian as she starts grade 10 in Banff a month after the semester begins. Being the new kid is always hard. Being the new kid in a small town, at a small school where everyone knows her business is the worst.
She loves her Opa but moving from Toronto to help
Aunt Steph take care of him was not Jillian’s idea. As she navigates unfamiliar hallways and
attempts to fit into her new surroundings, Jillian makes choices which impact her relationships and a
potential boyfriend. Will the last choice she makes be the right one?
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If
you’re familiar with Banff, you may recognize the sites Jillian sees. If you’ve
hiked in the area, you may have walked the trails she takes. And, if you went
to high school there, the formaldehyde smell will lead you right to the biology
room.
Whether or not you’ve been
to Banff, enjoy the landscapes through Jillian’s eyes.
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Banff attracts tourists from all over the world. They browse through the shops, take selfies with the dramatic Rocky
Mountain backdrop or simply stroll the streets and take in the sites.
Since
COVID, only pedestrian traffic is allowed on Banff Avenue during the summer
holiday season. People amble about without dodging cars.
If
crowds and shopping are not your thing, go a few streets west
and access the wide walking trail which parallels the Bow River. Stroll out to
Vermillion Lakes for post card views of Mt. Rundle.
Or go in the opposite direction and view the Bow Falls.
Elk,
deer, or coyotes may keep you company along the
way but do not approach them. They’re wild animals. Attempting to get a selfie
with an elk could be detrimental. To the elk.
If
you want a great x-country bike ride, head past the Banff Springs Hotel and follow
the Spray Lakes trail – the same road Jillian mountain biked.
Within
minutes, you’ll leave the busyness of town behind. The trail follows the Spray
River and winds through the forest valley, flanked by mountain ranges on both
sides. But DON’T forget your pepper spray in case you encounter a bear. The canister
won’t do any good if you leave it in the car. Jillian is reminded often to
be sure she has hers with her.
A
couple days after the release of What About Me? I got a picture and text from a reader who went
to one of the spots Jillian visits.
Then
another picture came. It makes my day to see people enjoying my story. Thanks to all you readers out there. You’re the reason I keep
on writing.
I hope you enjoy What About Me? and if you’re thinking of visiting Banff and want suggestions, follow me on Facebook Barbara Wackerle Baker | Facebook, Instagram Barbara Wackerle Baker (@bbaker.write) or send me a note bbaker.write@gmail.com.
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Congrats on the new release. Can't wait to read. The pictures were great. Love seeing new places
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you enjoy the story.
DeleteI always cringe at the tourists who approached wildlife. Who in their right mind takes a selfie with a baby bear or a bison? Unfortunately, the answer is scary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect setting for a story. Just looking at the pictures, I can smell the clean air, the water, and the wildlife. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a pretty sweet setting to spend time in.
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